Sr Civil Engineer (Due Diligence) (Data Centers)

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

Architecture and Interiors

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#42672

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Data Center group, and you'll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial, data centers and commercial facilities. You'll be accountable for schedule, technical quality, and due diligence evaluations associated with challenging engineering assignments while gaining familiarity with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will conceptualize initial civil design for land/site development, perform site evaluations, support site selection and acquisition activities, prepare grading plans, and perform earthwork and drainage analyses.

In addition to traditional civil engineering responsibilities, you'll play a critical role in conducting technical due diligence for prospective project sites, identifying development constraints, assessing infrastructure availability, evaluating project risks, and supporting clients through site selection and investment decisions. You'll collaborate closely with architectural, energy and power, water, environmental, permitting, utilities, transportation, geotechnical, and real estate professionals to provide comprehensive assessments that help clients make informed decisions prior to major capital investments.

You'll be surrounded by expert technical professionals to collaborate with and help you thrive in your career.

As a Senior Civil Engineer in Data Centers/Advanced Manufacturing, some of your key contributions will include:

Site development, site master planning, and site selection for large data center facilities

Leading technical due diligence efforts for greenfield and brownfield development opportunities

Performing site feasibility assessments related to grading, drainage, utilities, transportation access, permitting, environmental constraints, and constructability

Evaluating potential development risks, opportunities, and fatal flaws associated with prospective project sites

Supporting clients through site acquisition, investment, and development decision-making processes

Conducting infrastructure assessments including water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical including grid and behind the meter power solutions, telecommunications, and transportation systems

Researching and documenting local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, zoning restrictions, development regulations, and permitting considerations and lead conversations with the relevant local authorities

Lead the development and submission of permitting packages

Preparing due diligence reports, technical memorandums, risk assessments, and executive-level recommendations

Coordinating multidisciplinary due diligence teams including civil, architectural, energy and power, water/wastewater, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, permitting, and utility stakeholders

Supporting site comparison studies and development of site selection criteria and scoring methodologies

Underground utility routing and site space planning

Hydrology analysis for designing storm drain systems

Analyzing and designing gravity wastewater systems

Performing final grading plans including cut and fill analysis and earthwork balancing

Providing erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and permit support

Stormwater analysis and modeling using software applications such as StormCAD and CivilStorm

Preparing and reviewing civil engineering construction documents, specifications, and technical reports

Serving as discipline lead on complex, multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating engineering activities across teams

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

15 or more years of engineering experience, including extensive site development and industrial project experience from design through construction.

Strong working knowledge and experience analyzing and designing all aspects of medium to large-scale industrial developments

Demonstrated experience conducting site feasibility studies, development assessments, and technical due diligence evaluations

Experience supporting site selection, land acquisition, capital project planning, or facility expansion initiatives

Ability to identify and communicate development risks, permitting challenges, infrastructure constraints, and project opportunities

Ability to perform project discipline lead responsibilities on complex, multi-disciplinary projects and direct engineering design within the civil team

Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Experience preparing, assembling, and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of due diligence findings to clients and leadership teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary due diligence and development teams

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and broaden technical and business knowledge

Experience supporting hyperscale data center, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, life sciences, or other advanced manufacturing projects

Experience leading technical due diligence efforts for site acquisition or major capital investments

Experience preparing executive-level site selection and feasibility assessment reports

Knowledge of economic development programs, utility incentives, and large-scale industrial permitting processes

Ideally, You'll Have

Bluebeam experience

Experience using Navisworks

Experience using Arc GIS

Familiarity with environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and utility due diligence processes

Experience with conditional use permitting

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

132,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

182,700.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $132,900.00 to $182,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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